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New Thinking on End-of-Life Planning
Popular attitudes about end-of-life care and death are changing, making it easier to thoughtfully prepare for the inevitable. Learn how to protect your quality of life — and that of your loved ones — all the way through.
A Labor of Love and Loss: Nora McInerny Purmort
Writer Nora McInerny Purmort’s raw and hilarious insights on love, loss, and grief have created a community of change makers ready to help those in need.
Behind the Scenes With Haile Thomas (Video)
Go behind the scenes with teen chef Haile Thomas, a healthy-eating advocate and founder of the HAPPY Organization, as she shares how she’s educating kids in making better food choices.
Health: A Family Value
Raising a healthy family requires wisdom, determination — and a willingness to take the high road when convenience and convention beckon. Start with these healthy habits and you’ll be well on your way.
Antidepressants May Be Ineffective for Children and Teens
A new study suggests that most commonly prescribed drugs may not be the answer for adolescents suffering with major depression.
Why Face-to-Face Connections Matter to Your Health
When our social lives unfold largely in the digital realm, it can damage our relationships and health in surprising ways. Discover why face-to-face connections count.
How a Healthy, Happy Sex Life Supports Your Health
Here are nine ways a healthy sex life can support your wellness — and vice-versa.
When You’re the “Other” at Work
It’s easy to feel alone and alienated when you don’t fit in at your workplace. But executive coach Roshini Rajkumar believes that difference can be a strength.
Antibiotic Use May Predispose Kids to Obesity and Asthma
Finnish study finds antibiotic use in young children may alter gut microbiome and lead to weight gain and asthma later in childhood.
Heart-Disease Risks Can Begin in Childhood
Ongoing research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle can impair arterial health in young children.
Raising the Bar on Life After Loss: Q&A With Christina Rasmussen
Grief counselor and best-selling author of Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again, Christina Rasmussen shares her advice on how to rebuild a life after loss — and opens up about her own experience with grief and healing.
Mindfulness Could Help Prevent Obesity in Children
A new study suggests meditative techniques may help balance brain functions that affect eating behavior.
The Limits of Friendship
A study suggests Facebook users rely on very few friends during a real-life crisis.
3 Key Tips for Making True Friends
Simple steps to ensure your conversations are deepening your friendships.
7 Tips for a Saner Holiday
Find more joy this holiday season with these strategies for slowing down and being more conscious.
How to Release the Burdens of the Past
Painful events from childhood can linger, creating stress and anxiety today. Here’s how you can take empowered steps toward healing.
Intergenerational Adventures
Discover how active multigenerational vacations can broaden your horizons in fun and unexpected ways.
Sexual Intimacy and Mental Acuity
A Dutch study finds sex may keep our minds sharp as we age.
Candy Companies Ramp Up Kids TV Ads Despite Pledge
A new study shows that major candy brands increased their television marketing to kids after promising to curtail ads.
Twins & Fitness
What happens to the health of identical twins who have very different exercise habits?
Vitamin D May Help Elderly Reduce Their Risk of Falling
A new study suggests that supplementing elderly diets may boost muscle strength and prevent injuries.